Clemson vs. Georgia #clemsongirlstyle

Happy, happy Tuesday Clemson Girls!

What.a.game.

Wow. If you were there, you know there are barely any words to describe the atmosphere and the feeling of witnessing such a great game of football. Either way you look at it, both teams put on a great show that kept us Clemson fans on the edge of our seats the entire game.

But thankfully...phew...the Tigers pulled out a win over Georgia, with 38 points to Georgia's close 35.

For this game, we did something a little different than we normally do with gameday photos. We asked you Clemson Girls to share with us your gameday style for the game. You ladies certainly know how to dress for gameday - we received gameday style submissions through Instagram, Facebook, email and even Twitter! We received Clemson gameday look styles for you, your sweet little Clemson fans, and even your pets!

We picked our favorite #clemsongirlstyle to receive a Clemson Girl prize pack. And...we couldn't pick just one... all of the outfits were great! We were able to narrow it down to two favorites who will both win a Clemson Girl prize pack.

Best Casual Clemson Style Gameday Look Winner:
Tabatha (tigers2000 on Instagram)

Best Dressy Clemson Style Gameday Look Winner:
mrsmontilla on Instagram

We will be contacting these lovely ladies and sending them their prizes!

Check out all of the other #clemsongirlstyle submissions we received and you will see how difficult it was for us to narrow it down to only two winners, and you will see that Clemson Girls are certainly the MOST fashionable ladies during football season.


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Thanks to all of the Clemson Girls who submitted their #clemsongirlstyle photos to us this week!

Game Prediction - Clemson vs. Georgia

In case you haven’t heard football is back in Death Valley, and the August 31st opener may be the biggest game in Clemson, in the last 30 years.

The Tigers will renew an old rivalry against the Georgia Bulldogs in front of a national television audience Saturday evening in a game that could have national championship implications.

The story lines are abundant in this game, with high-powered offenses and the ACC versus the SEC, but which team is ready to take that next step toward being an elite team and making a run toward Pasadena?

No. 5 Georgia at No. 8 Clemson

Why Georgia Might Win
The Georgia Bulldogs may have the best offense in the country with the potent combination of veteran quarterback Aaron Murray and running backs Keith Marshall and Todd Gurley. Murray has had a tendency in the past to start slow or not play to his potential in big games; however, after almost single-handily winning the SEC Championship Game against Alabama, Murray appears to have taken a big step toward being consistent on the big stage. Gurley and Marshall combined for over 2,000 yards in 2012 and will only get better in 2013 behind an experienced offensive line. If Georgia can establish a consistent running game, then Murray can use the play-action pass against Clemson’s young and inexperienced secondary.

Why Clemson Might Win
As loaded as Georgia’s offense is, Clemson doesn’t exactly have a shortage of playmakers on offense either. The Tigers return quarterback Tajh Boyd and wide receiver Sammy Watkins, along with a plethora of other playmakers. The good news is that the Tigers also return four starters on the offensive line. If Clemson is to be successful Saturday night, they are going to have to establish a running game with Roderick McDowell, Zac Brooks and C.J. Davidson in order to keep the defense from keying in on Boyd and the passing game.

Defensively, Clemson brings back an experienced defensive front led by defensive tackles Grady Jarrett and Josh Watson and linebackers Spencer Shuey and Quandon Christian. The Tigers should be able to get pressure on the quarterback more consistently in 2013, and if they can make Murray uncomfortable the Bulldogs may become one-dimensional.

The X-Factors

Chandler Catanzaro: With both teams essentially being even on both offense and defense, the game could come down to special teams. Enter Chandler Catanzaro. Catanzaro missed only one field goal and two extra points in 2012; however, he hit the game- winning field goal in the Chick-fil-A Bowl game against LSU. If the Tigers can stay within striking distance, Catanzaro can be the difference maker late in the game with a big kick.

Vic Beasley: Beasley burst on the scene last season, racking up a team-high eight sacks in just 288 snaps. As a full-time starter in 2013, Beasley is ready to take that number to a whole new level and wreak havoc on opposing teams. The key for the Clemson defense against Georgia will be making Murray uncomfortable and that all starts with Beasley, who can over power an offensive lineman or just run right past them. If Beasley can consistently get past Georgia’s experienced offensive line, then it could be a long night for the Bulldogs.

Clemson Offensive Snap Count: The Clemson Tigers averaged over 80 plays per game in 2012 and ran over 100 plays twice, something the Georgia defense just doesn’t see in the SEC. As fast as the Tigers were a year ago, Morris wants to go even faster this season and push the snap count up to 92-94 plays per game. If the Tigers can run at least 85 plays, they will have an advantage over the Bulldogs on what is sure to be a hot and humid night in Death Valley. Many will make the claim that Georgia’s defense should be well-rested and fresh in the first game of the season, but playing in the heat against an offense that likes to snap the ball with 25 to 30 seconds remaining on the play clock can take a toll on a young defense that has yet to play a game.

What Will Happen
Death Valley will be rocking with what could be the largest crowd since the first Bowden Bowl in 1999, but when the ball is snapped, it all comes down to who can hit the hardest and who can score the most points. Make no mistake about it, both teams are going to score points and both defenses are going to make mistakes. However, with the home crowd behind them, the Clemson defense will make the crucial stops necessary at the end of the game to seal the victory.

FINAL SCORE: CLEMSON 31 – GEORGIA 27

Post written by Clemson Girl Sports Bloggess Nikki Steele.

ESPN College GameDay in Clemson August 31, 2013

What has been referred to as the worst kept secret in college football so far this year, it was FINALLY confirmed that ESPN College GameDay will be in Clemson for the big Clemson vs. UGA opening game.

It's surprising that it took so long for College GameDay to return to Clemson because of the huge crowds and "loudest GameDay crowd ever" response they had from Clemson fans last time they were in Clemson in 2006 for the Clemson vs. Georgia Tech game.

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Do you remember the last time College GameDay was in Clemson? Were you there?

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Just in case you were not there in 2006, or you would like to watch again, someone has posted the entire hour and a half video of College GameDay in Clemson back in 2006 on YouTube... What I love about this is how hard it is to hear the announcers because the crowd is so loud, and repeatedly throughout the broadcast the ESPN commentators mention how loud it is.


Are you planning on being part of the College GameDay crowd this year? One of our favorite parts of College GameDay is reading all of the funny signs in the background.

What ideas do you have for signs for this year's appearance? Post your comments below! Keep it clean please!

Caroline's Tiger Pause - When I fell in love with Clemson...

September 19, 1987 was the day I officially fell in love with Clemson. I had been in like with Clemson for as long as I could remember, but this was the game when my passion was truly ignited and I was made a Tiger forever.

I was born with orange blood in my veins. My father’s side of the family has been solid orange since my grandfather played football and basketball at Clemson before his career was interrupted by World War II. I always enjoyed games and loved wearing my cheerleading outfits, but September 19, 1987 was the day when Clemson football became an obsession.

September 19, 1987 was the day Clemson played Georgia in the Valley. It was the day when we defeated the bulldogs on a final second field goal by David Treadwell, Clemson 21 Georgia 20. That game is completely ingrained in my memory.

I was 8 years old on that day and was extra excited about the game because so much of my family was in town. After a quick and fun tailgating reunion with the cousins we started to make our way into Death Valley. My seats were terrible and so was the weather. It was a rainy day, and I was relegated fairly high in the upper deck with my cousin Mary Lynn. I really looked up to Mary Lynn growing up, so I was excited to be sitting with her, but I went so completely Clemson crazy during that game I am pretty sure she would not return the compliment.

The weather was more than unpleasant, but the second you came into Clemson there was such electricity in the air. And the current only grew stronger as you walked into the stadium. We took our seats about 45 minutes before the game, and already Death Valley was about 80 % full and the entire crowd was so excited. The feeling just grew as the game went on. I will never forget how loud it got in there, particularly in the 4th quarter. Those last few drives by the Georgia offense the sound of the crowd was just thunderous. I remember yelling and screaming my heart out, shaking my pom pom like crazy (and accidentally in my neighbors faces to the embarrassment of my cousin). You could physically feel the tension in the game.

Our final drive, when Terry Allen (one of my all time faves) drove the ball down to the Georgia 4 and Treadwell knocked it through the uprights I positively exploded along with the rest of Death Valley. I just remember how incredibly loud it was and that it was the first time I really felt the unified euphoria that happens in Death Valley all of the time, and also that something special in the air that is just Clemson. That day honestly changed me, and I have never forgotten it.

When we finally made it to the car and made our way home, I was so excited about the game that I talked in the loudest rasps I could muster because I had completely lost my voice. My total happiness with the outcome kept me from realizing that I was actually sick. By the time we made it home, I had a fever and what turned out to be a nasty case of strep throat. There is a little part of me that still thinks that all of the yelling I did that day had a little something to do with it. If it did-it was totally worth it!

September 19, 1987-that was the day I fell in love with Clemson; the day I realized there really was something in those hills. It was the day I knew there just are not too many places on the earth better to be than Death Valley when Clemson is winning a big game. The day I understood that 80,000 people can collectively feel all of the same emotions at the same time. September 19, 1987 was the day that I truly became a Clemson Tiger.

So what was the day you fell in love with Clemson? What day did you become a true Tiger? Please share your stories with the blog—I can’t think of a better way to get pumped for football season than reading about the moments that all of you became Clemson Girls.

I want your contributions to this sports blog - feel free to send ideas and suggestions my way. In the coming weeks I will be doing a preseason football preview, highlighting the offensive and defensive starters, highlighting the freshman we can expect to see play in the fall. It should be an exciting year in Clemson sports (it will take pages to cover my excitement of the upcoming basketball season alone). But I also want us to talk about the moments that make Clemson special to all of us. So come on Clemson girls—use your voice and tell us what makes you Tigers. :)




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